(Temporary, Internal, Backing, storage and memory)
Input devices such as a keyboard and mouse/touchpad are available with nearly all computers. There are, however, other input devices which reduce the amount of work and improve accuracy when entering data into the computer for processing. Once data has been processed, the results of processing, called the output, will need to be produced. Various output devices such as printers, screens, speakers etc., are used for output.
Key concepts:
Identification of the key input devices, their uses, and advantages and disadvantages.
Identification of the key output devices, their uses, and advantages and disadvantages.
Parts of a computer (4-5)
(Temporary, Internal, Backing, storage and memory)
Input devices such as a keyboard and mouse/touchpad are available with nearly all computers. There are, however, other input devices which reduce the amount of work and improve accuracy when entering data into the computer for processing. Once data has been processed, the results of processing, called the output, will need to be produced. Various output devices such as printers, screens, speakers etc., are used for output.
Key concepts:
Lessons and practice:
Easier
http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/topics/zt9d7ty
GCSE material
http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/topics/z8svr82
More about computers
http://www.gcflearnfree.org/computerbasics